SAVING FACE: The Art and History of the Goalie Mask (Wiley; October 2008; Cloth; $34.95) explores the evolution of the mask from the rudimentary leather masks and plastic masks, to the early fiberglass models and the high-tech marvels of today. With over 150 archival black-and-white photos as well as colour photographs of famous and interesting masks, SAVING FACE includes a wealth of fascinating information including:

 Famous goaltenders and their masks

• How Ernie Higgins went from working as a plumber to one of hockey’s most important mask-makers;
• The story behind Gerry Cheevers’ iconic “stitches mask”;
• The goalie mask goes Hollywood – how hockey masks have played a major role in our favourite movies and why the most famous mask of all was never worn in a game;
• Why the first mask-wearing goaltender may have actually been a woman.

 Goalies are notoriously quirky characters; SAVING FACE captures the mystique of their world, the personalities that are reflected in their masks, and the mask-makers that made it all possible.

 The authors are available for interviews and can speak about:

• The most creative and interesting masks in the game today;
• The history of the goalie mask and famous goaltenders;
• Mask art – how each goalie mask represents the individual goaltender;
• The future of the mask.